James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

It all started with an overheard conversation between some camel herders. The year was 1916, and Gaston Ripert, a French army captain, had been injured and sent to recover in the small town of ...

The Mars Perseverance rover has been investigating the Jezero Crater and came across something that is not native to Mars at all. It is a meteorite that collided with the red planet. Though various ...

A shimmering meteor was spotted cutting across the sky over the famed Gateway Arch in Missouri hours before revelers rushed to a New Year’s Eve celebration at the monument’s base. “HEY LOOK, it’s… A ...

Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Don't miss the Ursid ...

The first meteor shower of the New Year always has the potential to be one of the year's best – but rarely rises to the occasion. Astronomers lament that the Quadrantid meteors tend to fall short of ...

This is a rare moment when the moon and a cluster of shooting stars share the spotlight Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty Early January features two major skywatching events, with a full ...

The last meteor shower of the year will soon sparkle across the California night sky. The Ursid meteor shower is set to peak on one of the longest nights of the year. While not quite as spectacular as ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Tonight is the last chance to see a meteor shower for 2025. The Ursid meteor shower is active from December 13th to December 26th, but it will peak tonight. The Comet: The comet ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. It’s not one of the major displays of “shooting stars” of ...

The last meteor shower of 2025 will light up the night sky just in time for the holidays, according to experts. Олег Мороз via Unsplash The last celestial event of 2025 is set to peak just before ...

The last meteor shower of the year will soon sparkle across the West. The Ursid meteor shower is set to peak on one of the longest nights of the year. While not quite as spectacular as the Geminids or ...